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Tourists banned from hill stations in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka due to Datta Jayanti

However, the ban would not apply to the local people and those who had booked homestays and resorts well in advance

The Hindu 20 Nov 2025 4:59 pm

Dharmasthala case: Govt has given clearance, it is for SIT to submit charge sheet, says minister

In a significant development, the Karnataka government has authorized the Special Investigation Team to draft a charge sheet concerning the Dharmasthala incident. This document is anticipated to be presented to the Belthangady court shortly. Throughout the course of the investigation, skeletal remains were unearthed from various sites.

The Economic Times 20 Nov 2025 2:20 pm

Karnataka announces Rs 5 lakh relief for fatal dog-bite victims' families; Rs 5000 for injured

The government has also detailed compensation for non-fatal injuries caused by stray dogs.

DNA India 20 Nov 2025 1:28 pm

ATM cash van 7.11 crore robbery in Bengaluru: Gang switched vehicles, says Karnataka Home Minister

The robbery took place on November 19 afternoon when the accused, posing as RBI officials, intercepted a CMS cash van near Jayanagar

The Hindu 20 Nov 2025 12:56 pm

Cybercrime training lab established at Kalaburagi Police Training Centre in Karnataka

ADGP Alok Kumar highlights rising threat of organised cybercrime and AI-powered crimes

The Hindu 20 Nov 2025 12:44 pm

Case of Trafficking, Organ Theft in Iran: NIA Probes Accused's Health Club in Kerala

Investigation shows that organ donors were primarily from Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and the organ recipients were from various North Indian states, with the network charging up to Rs 50 lakh per transplant

Deccan Chronicle 20 Nov 2025 12:36 pm

DK Shivakumar hints at stepping down from post of Karnataka Congress President, says, 'I do not want to...'

Addressing a party event marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on Wednesday, Shivakumar said that he does not want to remain the KPCC chief forever.

DNA India 20 Nov 2025 10:35 am

368 wards under five Greater Bengaluru Authority corporations

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Wednesday published the final notification on ward delimitation, formally recognising 368 wards for Bengalurus city administration under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, to be governed by five city corporations. A draft notification issued on September 29 had proposed the same number of wards across the five corporations, 63 in Bengaluru Central, 72 in Bengaluru North, 50 in Bengaluru East, 111 in Bengaluru West, and 72 in Bengaluru South, and invited objections and suggestions. The Urban Development Department received 4,892 objections and suggestions, all of which were examined by the Wards Delimitation Commission. The final notification states that ward numbering within each Assembly constituency follows the serpentine or boustrophedon system, which will be continued in subsequent constituencies as well. Several ward names have been changed, and certain boundary lines have been revised to mark roads as ward limits clearly. The government has now cleared a major hurdle for conducting the long-pending municipal elections, overdue since September 10, 2020. Officials noted that with Bengalurus population expanding rapidly from 84 lakh in 2011 to an estimated 144 lakh in 2025 , the delimitation exercise was essential for effective administration. Following the final notification, the government has also completed the ward-wise reservation list as of November 30. 4,892 Objections & Suggestions recorded Bengaluru North City Corporation 693 Bengaluru South City Corporation 420 Bengaluru West City Corporation 2,965 Bengaluru East City Corporation 413 Bengaluru Central City Corporation 401

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 10:27 am

Yakshagana artistes homosexuals row: Kannada body chief Purushothama Bilimales remark sparks outrage; BJP demands sacking

Kannada Development Authority president Purushothama Bilimale faced sharp criticism from the BJP for his remarks suggesting many Yakshagana artistes are homosexual due to troupe travel and pressure in playing female roles. BJP state president Vijayendra called the comments outrageous and demanded Bilimale's removal, deeming it an insult to artistes and the community.

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 10:26 am

Make Bengaluru plastic-free by 2030, says CM Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that Bengaluru manufactures 900 tonnes of plastic daily, and called on all stakeholders and the public to make Bengaluru plastic-free by 2030. People should become aware of the ill-effects of plastic, or it will not be possible to turn Bengaluru into a plastic-free city. The city can become plastic-free by 2030 only by creating awareness about the environment and joining hands with the government, he stated. He made the remarks after inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board at Palace Grounds on Wednesday. He appealed to Bengalureans to segregate dry and wet waste, before handing it over to the municipality. CM announced a Rs 1 crore endowment fund in memory of green activist Salumarada Thimmakka, and said an environment-related programme should be held and five environmentalists honoured in Thimmakkas memory. Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister B Eshwar Khandre said an attempt should be made to make at least 50 wards of Bengaluru plastic-free this year. KSPCB Chairman PM Narendraswamy said in most districts, sewage treatment plants are not functional, and sewage is entering water bodies. He appealed to the CM to instruct all district administrations and local bodies to prevent this. The board has decided to increase the number of river water measurement stations to prevent water pollution. In Dakshina Kannada district, roads are constructed from waste. I appeal for recycling of waste in all districts, said the chairman. Later, the CM, DCM DK Shivakumar and Khandre felicitated 10 persons with the Indira Priyadarshini Environmental Award for their work in pollution control.

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 10:25 am

Karnataka HC delivers divergent verdict on pleas of medical students

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka has delivered a divergent verdict on petitions filed by medical students questioning the procedure adopted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in not allowing them to claim vacant seats in other colleges by exiting seats in the present college even though they have better ranks than those who have been provisionally allotted seats in the third round. A division bench of Justice Jayant Banerji and Justice KV Aravind delivered this verdict. Justice Banerji disposed of the petitions filed by Chandana M Chavan and others and set aside the third round of provisional seat allotment list of candidates released on October 24. Justice Banerji directed KEA to conduct the third round of counselling afresh, strictly as per the directions of the apex court in the case of Bhavna Tiwari. Justice Banerji also directed KEA to conclude the two stages of the third round of counselling and declare the final seat allotment list by December 2. However, Justice Aravind dismissed the petitions with a direction to KEA to complete the third round or mop-up round expeditiously in accordance with law. KEA should complete the counselling process of all permissible rounds with an outer limit on or before December 10, he said. Now, the matter will have to be heard by a third judge.

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 10:18 am

At 8.5%, Bengaluru to grow far faster than Mumbai, Delhi

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Innovation Report, released by IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday, says Bengaluru is set to grow annually at 8.5% till 2035, far ahead that of Mumbai (6.6%) and Delhi (6.5%). Bengaluru hosts 40% of Indias Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the highest in the country, and it is projected to double by 2029. The report highlights why global tech giants are choosing Bengaluru to become the AI-Quantum Computing hotspot of India. As per the report there is a corporate cost advantage because the median annual salary of a software professional in Bengaluru was $12,000, which is substantially lower than its international peers. The cost of office space rent in Bengaluru is one third of that in Beijing. Additionally, 48% of the GCC talent pool in Bengaluru is engaged in high-end rolesengineering, research and development. Also the city has the most affordable housing and is the cheapest among leading global startup ecosystems in terms of cost of living. The report states that Bengaluru is Indias tech talent engine as it is the tech and human capital centre of the nation. The report says that women-led startups have prospered in Bengaluru-- the total capital raised by them in Bengaluru stood at $ 13.4 billion, the highest among all cities in India. Bengaluru is now the worlds fifth-largest unicorn hub. Of the 122 unicorns in India cumulatively valued at $ 353 billion, a total of 53 unicorns (startups valued at $ 1 billion) are from the city. Their combined valuation is estimated at Rs 1.70 lakh crore ($192 billion). Bengaluru-based unicorns contribute 42% of Indias total unicorn valuation. Bengaluru is also attracting soonicorns startups on the path to becoming unicorns like a magnet. The city is home to 39 soonicorns, ahead of Delhi-NCR (30) and Mumbai (21), reflecting Bengalurus dominance in nurturing world-class tech talent. GBA CHIEF OUTLINES CITYS NEW GOVERNANCE MODEL Bengaluru: At an interactive session during the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao joined Venk Krishnan, Founder & CEO of NuVentures, for an interaction on the citys governance, traffic challenges and future liveability. Krishnan acknowledged the citys remarkable global pull despite its infrastructure strain. People from all over the world want to move herefor the ecosystem, the warmth of the people, and the weather, he said, adding that even unicorn founders frustrated with traffic rarely relocate outside Bengaluru. Rao outlined the new administrative structure, created to make governance more agile. Bengaluru, earlier managed by a single municipal corporation, now has five corporations supported by the GBA, chaired by the Chief Minister. Coordination was our biggest gaproads repaired one day would be dug up the next. The GBA ensures all civic agencies work in harmony, he said. Addressing congestion, Rao said Bengaluru has 1.2 crore registered vehicles, with thousands added daily, making expanded public transport the citys best strategy. Indra S INFOSYS NAMED IT RATNA OF KARNATAKA Bengaluru: Karnatakas leadership in the IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITES) sector was reaffirmed with the announcement of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) IT Export Awards for FY 2024-25. Infosys Litd received the highest honour -- the IT Ratna of Karnataka -- awarded to companies with exports exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. In the IT Pride of Karnataka category, recognising IT/ITES companies with exports between Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore, 13 leading global and Indian technology firms were honoured. Q-CITY TO TAKE SHAPE IN HESSARGHATTA BY 2028 BENGALURU: Indias first Quantum City will be set up in Hessarghatta with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The ground work for the greenfield project will start in 2026 and is likely to be completed by 2028. Speaking at the sidelines of the launch of the project concept, at the second day of the three-day long Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025, Prof Arindam Ghosh, Department of Physics, IISc, said, the city will have residential, office and education spaces. A dedicated quantum road map is being prepared detailing the timeline for the execution of each project. A committee of experts is also being created, he added. Ghosh is the technical committee head of the Quantum Summit. IISc is helping the state government in implementing the project. The first Quantum Research Park was set up in IISc in 2022. He said the Quantum City is being set up emulating the one in Switzerland as well as including best practices from other countries. Science and Technology Minister NS Boseraju held a Quantum Technology Round Table discussion with industry experts, stakeholders and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge ahead of the release of the landscape plan. Bosky Khanna

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 10:16 am

Murder of a merchant without a past

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Long before police pieced together the lies he lived and died for, Harihara Varma built a life like a man who knew how to stay just outside the reach of questions. He sold gemstones whose origins he never fully explained, claimed ancestral links he never proved and told stories so confidently that even seasoned buyers found themselves leaning in. It was these tales that drew a group of young men into his orbit, ultimately paving way for his demise. What happened on December 24, 2012, was a murder wrapped inside a scam. Varma walked into what he believed was a business deal with buyers from Karnataka who posed as high-profile men looking to acquire rare and precious stones. In truth, everything about that meeting was scripted, a trap the gang spent seven months constructing. They used SIM cards acquired using fake Aadhaar cards. They created a fictitious persona the son of a Karnataka minister to make the deal look grander. A lawyer, the sixth accused, was the middleman. The meeting place was the lawyers daughters locked house in Vattiyoorkavu. The police would later say the planning was almost immaculate. But as retired Intelligence Range SP R Prathapan Nair, who was part of the Special Investigation Team, puts it, No matter how meticulous, there will always be a lead. Harihara Varma In this case, the lead was a phone number the killers thought they had erased. All their devices were destroyed after the murder, every SIM discarded. But one phone number they had used to contact Varma, eight months earlier, resurfaced under the Vattiyoorkavu mobile tower on the very day the murder took place. It was enough. Once police pulled that thread, the rest of the conspiracy was solved. The gangs plan was not to kill him but to sedate him, take the stones and disappear. When negotiations failed and Varma refused to finalise the deal, they tried sedatives and then chloroform. The dosage went wrong, and the robbery turned into homicide. But the real mystery of the case was not the murder. It was the man at the centre of it. Police soon realised that very little about Harihara Varma was real. His tales of a Poonjar ancestral lineage and inherited jewels were fabrications. His documents raised more questions than answers. To this day, officers believe he might have been an orphan, someone who ran away in his teens, wandered across northern India, and slowly built a new identity. The police made enquiries to various royal families. However, they couldnt find anyone named Bhaskara Varma and his son Harihara Varma. Even the stones that drove the conspiracy turned out to be far less valuable than believed. Then assistant commissioner, now Kozhikode Rural SP K E Baiju, recalls how the team searched across the country for an accredited gem expert to authenticate Varmas collection. There was none. The stones were eventually deemed semi-precious, worth about `30 lakh together, nothing to justify the greedy fantasy that led to his death. They thought it was worth `300 crore, says Baiju. Varmas wife, Girija Menon, later moved the court, saying some stones had ties to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. But since the investigation could never establish anything substantial, thecourt later dismissed it. She had lived with him for more than 15 years. Yet, even when the investigation reached its most crucial stages, his wife did not disclose his identity. I believe she knows. But we cannot force them into polygraph tests, adds Baiju. The case was later handed over to the crime branch. They found 3,647 gemstones, which included 65 pearls, 73 emeralds, 22 chrysoberyl stones, 4 rubies, 5 sapphires and 29 yellow sapphires. Several were brilliantly cut, some were unpolished, some were of doubtful quality, and 341 of them were later determined to be artificial. However, a geologist who examined them would testify that 3,306 stones were naturally formed precious stones, even if not all were high-value gems. The killers Jithesh, Ajeesh, Rakhil, and Ragesh were eventually convicted and handed life sentences. Joseph and lawyer Haridas were acquitted. The murder investigation was closed with clarity. However, the tale of Varma, his origins, his curated persona, and his secrets remain unresolved to date. The man left behind no verifiable past. CasE diary This weekly column brings you exciting, intriguing police stories, straight from the crime files

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 8:45 am

Congress dilemma in Upper House

NEW DELHI: Still reeling from its devastating performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress now faces a critical test of biannual Rajya Sabha elections, scheduled for early next year. With the partys Assembly seats shrinking in several key states and alliance leverage weakening, it may struggle to retain its influence in the Upper House. Elections for 75 seats in the Rajya Sabha are scheduled across April, June, and November 2026. While the BJP-led NDA is expected to make net gains, the elections may present an uphill task for the Congress with its weakened MLA base and rising internal dissent. The elections will see seats vacated across multiple states, including Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh, among others. Although Congress may lose some seats, it is likely to retain as many as nine seatsthree from Karnataka, two from Telangana, one each from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. With some seasoned leaders set to exit, the elections are viewed as crucial by many. Some of the leaders who complete their term in the Upper House include Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, veteran leaders Digvijaya Singh and Shakti Singh Gohil. Another leader who completes his term is senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Telangana in April 2026. While Kharge, whose term from Karnataka ends on June 25, 2026, is expected to be renominated for another term, says party sources. Kharge is the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (LoP) as well. While veteran leaders may push for renomination, arguing that experienced voices are needed in the Upper House, a section of leaders also root for fielding fresh faces to revive the partys prospects in Parliament and state units. Although the official candidate selection process is months away, the sources say that some names are already doing the rounds. While Congress is expected to hold ground in Karnataka and Telangana, it risks losing seats in states where its footprint has shrunk. The partys hopes also hinge on coalition arithmetic in Maharashtra, where shifting alliances and fragmented mandates could influence the outcome Meanwhile, regional allies within the INDIA bloc will also play a critical role in negotiating seat-sharing arrangements, making strategic alliances more crucial than ever. Maharashtra will see seven seats vacant in April 2026, with Sharad Pawar (NCP-SP), Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena UBT), and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale completing their terms. Congress is entering these elections with limited leverage. The Bihar election has reduced its bargaining power among the allies, said a senior party leader. Success will depend not just on numbers, but on negotiation skills and candidate selection. On the other hand, the BJP-led NDA, buoyed by strong Assembly numbers in key states, is expected to leverage its dominance to gain additional Rajya Sabha seats, further squeezing Congress. Kharge, Singhvi among those completing terms this year Some of the leaders who complete their term in the Upper House include Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, veteran leaders Digvijaya Singh and Shakti Singh Gohil. Another leader who completes his term is senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Telangana in April 2026.

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 8:39 am

I cannot hold post permanently: DK Shivakumar hints at quitting key Congress role

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as KPCC president after over five years, stating others should get a chance. He assured party workers he would remain in the frontline leadership, emphasizing his commitment to setting organizational standards.

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 8:09 am

Beyond Bengaluru: Can Karnatakas New IT Policy Redraw The Start-up Map?

Karnatakas Startup Policy 2025 aims to create 25,000 startups in five years, reimbursing rental payments and lowering operating costs through infrastructure for new founders

News18 20 Nov 2025 8:00 am

IAS officer from Karnataka's Tiptur brings about RWH revolution in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a proud moment for Karnataka, IAS officer Dr Nagarjun B Gowda, a native of Tiptur in Tumakuru district and now CEO of Khandwa Zilla Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan on Tuesday. Khandwa district was declared the Best Performing District in the country under the Union Jal Shakti ministrys rainwater harvesting programme, earning a cash award of Rs 2 crore. Dr Gowda and Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta received the award together, for their model of water conservation that has turned a semi-arid region into a national example. Speaking to The New Indian Express after the ceremony, Dr Gowda traced the roots of his mission back to his childhood in drought-hit Tiptur. Khandwa resembles my hometown. I grew up watching my parents Bette Gowda and Prabha Gowda, both teachers but from a farming family, and neighbours struggle for water. As a boy, I would cycle long distances to fill a few buckets from borewells that barely yielded anything, he recalled. Sometimes I would yank that borewell lever for up to 10 minutes before it yielded a precious bucket of water, he added. Just north of Tumakuru is Chitradurga, among the most arid regions in Karnataka which has been drought-hit for decades. Those memories followed him through medical school in Mandya, where water scarcity and a recurring Cauvery crisis left a deep impact. So when the Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari scheme was launched, it became personal, he said. Under the leadership of DC Rishav Gupta, and with Dr Gowda spearheading the grassroots effort, Khandwa mounted a district-wide movement. Officials, from the village accountant to the DC, went from village to village, urging residents, farmers, schools and government offices to adopt rainwater harvesting. The result: Over 1,29,000 installations, including 40,000 rooftop water harvesting systems, recharge pits, trenches and other structures, turned Khandwa into a rainwater-positive district, and set a benchmark for the country. Next year, we are targeting more such structures. This award belongs to the people of Khandwa, Dr Gowda said. Back home in Karnataka, the achievement resonates strongly: a son of the soil, shaped by drought, has shown India how to turn scarcity into abundance.

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 7:54 am

Elevation Capitals Paytm bet pays off; Inside Joyalukkas 70-year journey

Elevation sells a near 2% stake in Paytm in a bulk deal on Tuesday. Joy Alukkas, Chairman and Managing Director of Joyalukkas, talks about building a jewellery conglomerate. Stories from Karnataka to Maharashtra highlight how co-ops are supporting women.

Your Story 20 Nov 2025 7:30 am

Bengaluru money heist: Masked as RBI officials, armed men swipe off Rs 7 crore from cash van in 30 minutes

Five to six miscreants, posing as RBI officials, executed a daring daylight dacoity in Bengaluru, looting Rs 7.1 crore from an armoured cash van. The well-scripted incident involved blocking the van, deceiving its staff, and making off with the cash boxes under the guise of an inspection.

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 6:52 am

Siddaramaiah renews push for reservation in private sector

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 4:04 am

After 5-year civic vacuum, Bengaluru set for fab five polls

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 2:00 am

Two juveniles fined for wheeling in Bengaluru

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 1:17 am

Bengaluru tops India in women-led startup funding

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025 12:03 am

Karnataka govt unveils 50 startup innovations at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Bengaluru: Bengalurus score in the global patents metric is on par with Silicon Valley and Tokyo, underscoring its strength in IP generation and applied innovation, according to a report released at the tech summit here. The city leads India in women-led start-ups, with 1,600 active ventures since 2010 that have collectively raised USD 10 billion, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 Nov 2025 11:56 pm

No One Can Be Permanent: DK Shivakumar Hints At Quitting Big Congress Post

Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar injected fresh life Wednesday into his tug-of-war with Siddaramaiah - over the post of Karnataka Chief Minister - hinting he might quit as boss of the party's state unit.

NDTV 19 Nov 2025 11:56 pm

DK Shivakumar hints at stepping down as KPCC chief, vows to stay frontline

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday indicated that he may have to step down as the state Congress president, but assured party workers that he will remain in the frontline leadership of the party. Speaking at a party event to mark former Prime Minister Indira Gandhis birth anniversary, Shivakumar said, Whether Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 Nov 2025 11:33 pm

Karnataka, U.S. sign MoU to advance cooperation in critical, emerging technologies

Startups unveil 50 productsand solutions across technologies at the summit

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 11:33 pm

Tomato prices soar 50% in 15 days due to excess October rains

Tomato prices have risen sharply across the country as supplies dropped following heavy October rainfall. Government data shows retail prices have increased 25% to 100% in a month across states, with the all-India average up 27% to 46 per kg. Chandigarh recorded the steepest rise at 112%, while Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka also saw increases above 40%.

The Economic Times 19 Nov 2025 11:11 pm

Stalemate over third round of counselling of MBB, BDS courses continues as Karnataka High Court delivers divergent verdict on KEAs procedure

The petitions, filed by some of the candidates challenging the procedure of allotment in the third round, will be heard by a third judge and till then the counselling process for 900 seats will be on hold

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 10:50 pm

Husband tries setting wife ablaze for seeking divorce

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 10:40 pm

Woman attacks daughter , attempts to end life

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 10:39 pm

Karnataka govt to back deeptech startups with special grants

The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 saw the unveiling of several initiatives by the Karnataka government to expand the scope as well as growth of the technology industry.

Your Story 19 Nov 2025 10:34 pm

Karnataka govt. notifies 369 wards delimitation for five Bengaluru corporations

The final notification revises the draft proposal, which suggested 368 wards, and raises the number to 369 by adding one more ward to the Bengaluru West City Corporation

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 10:18 pm

Water to be released from Hidkal reservoir starting Nov 21

The Times of India 19 Nov 2025 10:07 pm

'Can't Be In Karnataka Congress Permanently': DK Shivakumar Hints At Stepping Down As KPCC Chief

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as the Karnataka Congress chief, saying he would remain in a leadership role.

News18 19 Nov 2025 9:42 pm

Nidec starts production at the newly launched Orchard Hub campus in Hubli, Karnataka

Nidec Corporation has inaugurated its largest and most advanced manufacturing facility in India, the Orchard Hub in HubliDharwad, Karnataka. This world-class campus, spread across 50 acres, signifies a major milestone in Nidec's India journey, focusing on innovation, lean manufacturing, and sustainability to support the nation's energy transition.

The Economic Times 19 Nov 2025 9:01 pm

BJP, JD(S) leaders extend support as agitation enters 20th day in Koppal

BJP MLC Hemalatha Naik has said that she will raise the issue of Baldota gold mine expansion once again during the Winter Session

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 8:59 pm

Karnataka Seeks Kerala's Cooperation For Safe, Smooth Movement Of Sabarimala Devotees

As you are aware, Karnataka contributes a significant number of pilgrims to Sabarimala each year. In this context, I request the kind cooperation of the Government of Kerala in ensuring smooth facilitation and safety of a large number of devotees from our state, particularly during November to January: Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh

Deccan Chronicle 19 Nov 2025 8:56 pm

Corpus fund of 1 crore will be set up in KSPCB : Siddaramaiah

An award will be instituted in the name of environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka who passed away recently

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 8:46 pm

Robotic technology to curb illegal water connections

The robotic technology enables quick detection of leakage sources without excessive road digging, says Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 8:03 pm

Guest lecturers plea to CM

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:54 pm

In a first, Cubbon Park to host 11-day flower show from November 27

The show theme blends Childrens Day and KarnatakaRajyotsava, shaping the designs of the floral installations as well as the culturalprogrammes

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:49 pm

Safe health advisory issued for pilgrims going to Sabarimala

It comes in view of cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis (a rare, severe infection of the brain) caused by Naegleria fowleri being reported in Kerala

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:47 pm

State Legislature to start internship programme for students during Winter Session at Suvarna Soudha

The students will be chosen from Rani Channamma University, Karnataka University and Karnataka State Akka Mahadevi Womens University

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:35 pm

It is for legislators to make the best of use of time given for discussion on development of NK, says Horatti

A dedicated day will be allotted during the Winter Session for discussing the issues concerning the region, according to the Council Chairman

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:18 pm

Karnataka secures 2,600-crore LoIs at Tech Summit; 3,500 jobs expected

The list of companies includes the Drone Federation of India, Global HDI, Tsuyo Manufacturing, MiniMines Cleantech Solutions, among others

The Hindu Businessline 19 Nov 2025 7:08 pm

Digital evaluation in Kuvempu University: Many toppers secure fail marks, leaving them in shock

The college staff conducted counselling sessions for students, who were disappointed over the poor results

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:03 pm

Officers told to create awareness on legal adoption

MLA sees need for throwing focus on childrens rights and the process for legal adoption

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 7:00 pm